Published November 5, 2015 at 7:00 PM Updated November 20, 2015 at 7:58 PM

The former founder of a secretive Catholic group in Peru is under investigation after allegations surfaced he sexually and physically abused children decades ago.

The charges have shaken the deeply Catholic country of Peru.

CCTV America’s Dan Collyns reports from Lima.

Catholic group founder in Peru faces sex abuse allegations

Catholic group founder in Peru faces sex abuse allegations

The former founder of a secretive Catholic group in Peru is under investigation after allegations surfaced he sexually and physically abused children decades ago. The charges have shaken the deeply Catholic country of Peru. CCTV America's Dan Collyns reports from Lima.